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Development Finance at a turning point

Against the backdrop of significant financing gaps for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the multiple crises of our time - climate crisis, debt crisis and increasing geopolitical tensions - the international financial system is facing a variety of challenges. In this context, the IDOS finance team is conducting research and providing policy advice on the question of how a resilient and sustainable international financial system should be designed to support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and prevent crises.

Current developments in West Africa’s regional integration: challenges for the future design of foreign and development policy

Grütjen, Klaus (2024)
Policy Brief 6/2024

In September 2023, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger founded the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). In January 2024, the three AES states announced their withdrawal from ECOWAS. The policy brief analyses the institutional and political consequences of these decisions and possible options for action.

Tendances actuelles de l’évolution de l’intégration régionale en Afrique de l’Ouest: défis pour la conception future de la politique étrangère et de développement

Grütjen, Klaus (2024)
Policy Brief 7/2024

En septembre 2023, le Burkina Faso, le Mali et le Niger fondent l'Alliance des États du Sahel (AES). En janvier 2024, ces trois États ont annoncé leur retrait de la CEDEAO. Ce Policy Brief analyse les conséquences institutionnelles et politiques de ces décisions et les options d'action possibles.

IDOS in den Medien

Das German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) erfährt auch 2024 eine breite Medienaufmerksamkeit, es folgt eine Übersicht der Beiträge.

Regional Expertise Africa

Thematic works on Africa. Information on relevant publications, events, projects and contacts with special regional expertise.

Two norms collide: EU policy on fragile and conflict-affected countries

Bergmann, Julian / Mark Furness (2024)
External Publications

Democracy in a polarized world

Researchers at IDOS investigate the role of inter- and transnational democracy promotion strategies in the formation and reform of political orders.

Impact du crédit agricole direct de la Banque Nationale de Développement Agricole du Mali: rapport d’étude

Sagbo, N. Sheila / Lacina Traoré / Youssouf Fofana / Michael Brüntrup (2024)
Discussion Paper 15/2024

This study is an impact evaluation of the agricultural credits of BNDA, the largest provider of such services in Mali. It reveals modest positive impacts on many dimensions of farmers' wellbeing, some specifically for women.

Allocating international loss and damage finance through national climate funds: prospects for African LDCs

Aleksandrova, Mariya / Washington Onyango Kanyangi / Assouhan Jonas Atchadé / Joanes Atela / Charles Tonui (2025)
Policy Brief 6/2025

NDC-SDG Connections: Data on updated NDC submissions (V2)

Dzebo, Adis / Aparajita Banerjee / Gabriela Iacobuţă / Raphaëlle Beaussart (2025)
Research Data

Entwicklungspolitik im Zeitalter der neuen Geopolitik: die Entdeckung des Globalen Südens

Klingebiel, Stephan (2025)
External Publications